Enviro words beginning in ´e´
The study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment is called ......................
ecology
The process of reclaiming materials and reusing them to create new products is called:
a. composting b. recycling
c. repurposing d. reducing
b. recycling
Alternative energy is any source of energy that does not use fossil fuels.
a.true b. false
a. true
A large amount of snow and ice that falls down a mountain is:
a. an avalanche
b. a landslide
c. an earthquake
a. an avalanche
What can be recycled?
a. plastic b. glass
c. paper d. all of the above
d - all of the above
A vehicle that is powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and can be charged from an external source is called an .................
EV/electric vehicle
Which of the following is biodegradable?
a. plastic b. glass
c. leather d. styrofoam
c leather
What is renewable energy?
a. Energy that comes from natural processes that replenish themselves
b. Enegy that can be recycled
c. Energy that comes from natural gas
d. Energy that is saved when we turn off the lights.
a.Energy that comes from natural processes that replenish themselves
A long period without rain is called:
a. drought
b. dough
c. draught
a. drought
Reusing things, such as clothes (e.g.donating them), carrying a water bottle and a shopping bag with you can help in protecting the environment.
Is the statement true or false?
true
When water, wind and other natural sources cause rocks and earth to wear away, to move them to new places, what is this process called? .............................
erosion
The 3 R´s stand for
a. Reduce, reuse and recycle
b.Reduce, remediate and re-educate
c. Reduce, reprocess and rectify
d. Radishes, roast beef and raisins
a. reduce, reuse and recycle
All of the following are alternative energies except for:
a. solar b. tidal
c.hydroelectric d. gasoline
d gasoline
A mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, etc is a:
a. collapse
b. volcano
c. hurricane
b. volcano
Which of the following are effective ways of saving the water? Two are correct.
a. running water while brushing your teeth
b. turning the water off while brushing your teeth
c. prefering showers over taking baths
d. watering your garden using tap water
B and C
The production or discharge of something, especially gas or radiation, but also smoke and fumes is called:
emissions
All of the following are the examples of hazardous waste, except:
a. batteries b. motor oil
c. diapers d. paint
c. diapers
Solar panels convert .......................... into electricity by using photovoltaic cells.
a. moonlight b. sunlight
c. tides d. wind
b. sunlight
Which is an example of climate change?
a. air pollution
b. overpopulation
c. global warming
c. global warmimg
How can you save the electricity at home?
/Several are correct/
a. by leaving the TV on while you're taking a shower
b. by turning the light off when leaving the room
c. by turning the PC off when you're finished using it
d. by replacing the old light bulbs with new LED ones, which have less electricity usage
B, C and D
The community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together is called ....
ecosystem
Which of the following is NOT considered a heavy metal:
a. mercury b. lead
c. cadmium d. calcium
d. calcium
Hydropower is the use of falling or fast-running .................. to produce electricity.
water
Rain forests and wooded areas are being cut down, and this is called:
a. destruction
b. deforestation
c. demonstration
b. deforestation
How can you reduce your carbon footprint? /several answers are correct/
a) by using a public transport
b) by replacing gas engine cars for electric ones
c) by using eco-friendly means of transport (e.g. bicycles, on foot, scooter)
d) by flying on holidays three times a year.
Answer: A, B and C